Confinement of Dogs / The Dog Law

For the safety and wellbeing of our residents as well as that of the dogs, the department enforces "The Dog Law", which is a PA Statute, that dictated dogs must be confined to the owner property unless under the control of their owners. Stray dogs are turned over to the Humane League of Lancaster County. The owner may then claim their dogs there. Owners are also subject to up to a $120.00 fee to the township and/or fine.

Township Calendar

Board of Supervisors Meeting - 7:30 PM

HOLIDAY-TOWNSHIP CLOSED

Zoning Hearing Board Meeting - 7:30 PM

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West Hempfield township

Hempfield was one of the original townships of the county and included the present land areas of East Hempfield, West Hempfield and Manor Townships, and the Boroughs of Columbia, Mountville, and East Petersburg.